Model Year Details

1984 - Class 37 Locomotive

37071

Model: Class 37 Locomotive (Overall Model page)
Running Number: 37071
Category: Diesel Electric LocomotivesLocomotive Class: Class 37 (Type 3)Designer: English Electric Company
Class Information: Nicknamed “tractors” due to their distinctive exhaust sound the all-purpose diesel-electric Type 3 / Class 37 locomotive were conceived as part of the British Railways Modernisation Plan. These versatile machines were introduced to the Eastern Region in 1960. Members of the class eventually saw service in many capacities from humble freights to inter-regional express passenger primarily on the Eastern Region, Western Region, and in Scotland. Although vastly reduced in numbers, variants of the class were still operational in 2010.
More...Weight: 105 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight & Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: CO-COModel Information: Available in the Freightmaster Set only, not available as a single item. The first diesel Hornby produced to feature the large BR logo.
Models Produced: * 26,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat HammondCompany: B.R. - British RailwaysLogo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997
Livery: B.R. Blue Large LogoLivery Details: Rail blue with yellow cab and black window trimming, with large logo.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.